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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.64, 15,415.72 and 6,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.64, 15,415.72 and 6,457.44 is: 8,910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.64 : 15,415.72 = 6,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.64/15,415.72 = 6,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.64x = 15,415.72 × 6,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.64x = 99,546,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,546,086.96/11,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.61

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